: knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise
Examples of know-how in a Sentence
you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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Skilled labor is freed up for jobs that require human know-how.
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Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Image architect Law Roach adds a bold new voice to the panel, bringing years of industry know-how, styling expertise and red carpet experience.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 23 July 2025
This required a huge amount of preparation and significant know-how from our people.
—Adil Ali, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The event was hosted by Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, who said the Pittsburgh region is uniquely positioned to marry its technological know-how with its vast energy resources in natural gas and nuclear to create a new AI economy here.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 15 July 2025
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Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Image architect Law Roach adds a bold new voice to the panel, bringing years of industry know-how, styling expertise and red carpet experience.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 23 July 2025
This required a huge amount of preparation and significant know-how from our people.
—Adil Ali, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The event was hosted by Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, who said the Pittsburgh region is uniquely positioned to marry its technological know-how with its vast energy resources in natural gas and nuclear to create a new AI economy here.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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